SS3 First Term Office Practice Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Office Practice
Lesson Note: Explore the importance of office practice.
Scheme of Work: Define key terms, discuss the evolution of office practices.
Activities: Group discussions, case studies on effective office practices.
Week 2: Communication Skills in the Office
Lesson Note: Focus on verbal and written communication skills.
Scheme of Work: Cover types of communication, importance of clarity.
Activities: Role-playing, writing memos and emails.
Week 3: Office Equipment and Machines
Lesson Note: Introduce common office equipment and machines.
Scheme of Work: Explain the functions, maintenance, and proper usage.
Activities: Hands-on training, troubleshooting simulations.
Week 4: Record Keeping and Filing Systems
Lesson Note: Emphasize the significance of organized record-keeping.
Scheme of Work: Discuss different filing systems, electronic vs. manual.
Activities: Organizing sample documents, creating a filing system.
Week 5: Time Management in the Office
Lesson Note: Explore the importance of time management.
Scheme of Work: Discuss time-wasters, prioritize tasks.
Activities: Time management exercises, creating a daily schedule.
Week 6: Office Ethics and Etiquette
Lesson Note: Focus on ethical behavior and professional etiquette.
Scheme of Work: Define office ethics, discuss proper conduct.
Activities: Role-playing scenarios, group discussions.
Week 7: Customer Service in the Office
Lesson Note: Discuss the role of customer service in an office setting.
Scheme of Work: Importance of customer satisfaction, handling complaints.
Activities: Mock customer service interactions, case studies.
Week 8: Teamwork and Collaboration
Lesson Note: Emphasize the value of teamwork in the office.
Scheme of Work: Discuss effective collaboration, resolving conflicts.
Activities: Group projects, team-building exercises.
Week 9: Basic Financial Transactions
Lesson Note: Introduce financial activities in the office.
Scheme of Work: Cover invoicing, petty cash handling.
Activities: Simulated financial transactions, creating invoices.
Week 10: Technology in the Office
Lesson Note: Explore the role of technology in modern offices.
Scheme of Work: Discuss office software, cybersecurity.
Activities: Hands-on training with office software, cybersecurity quiz.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Review key concepts covered in previous weeks.
Scheme of Work: Conduct comprehensive revision sessions.
Activities: Practice quizzes, group discussions, and Q&A sessions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Administer final examinations based on the course content.
Scheme of Work: Conduct written and practical exams.
Activities: Supervise exams, grade assessments.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Recap the course, provide additional resources.
Scheme of Work: Distribute certificates and feedback.
Activities: Farewell gathering, sharing insights from the course.
Note: Adapt the content as needed based on the specific curriculum and school requirements.
